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Common Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Photo by KatCuff
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Description:

I saw these guys all over DC and NYC and being a girl from Texas, I've never seen them before and they intrigued me. What are they??

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Common Starling

Species ID Suggestions

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

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Comments (10)
Matthijs
very nice.. I like their chipring
Noah Citizen aka Olivier
definitely a european starling. they could be grouped inlarge, noisy flocks. the domestic species of bird have declined since the introduction of that starling: they could be aggressive and the group is a strength.
KarenL
Very nice series! I especially like the last pic!
KatCuff
I'm not very sure the last two are even related but they do have similarities
hutchisonshell
I going way out on a limb here, but maybe a Starling. They often fly in large 'swarms' of birds dipping and turning frequently. They should also have a distinct sound.

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PublishedMarch 22, 2012

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